Police
FBI: Newcomb Man Sentenced For Role In Fatal Altercation
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Newcomb man was sentenced to three years of probation for his role in the death of an individual who died from a fatal stab wound during a drunken altercation. There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents, June 2, 2021, Leighton Spencer, 32, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, and two other individuals were at Spencer’s home, consuming a mixture of Gatorade and hand sanitizer, followed by beers, when an altercation between the two other individuals occurred. After one person left to cool down and returned, they discovered the third Read More
Reminder: Still Time To Register For Safety Town!
Participants in a previous Safety Town program are provided tips on bicycle safety. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Don’t miss out on Safety Town! All children entering kindergarten in the fall are encouraged to register for this free program. Click here to access the registration form.
This year Safety Town runs 8:30 a.m. to noon Monday, June 2 through Friday, June 6 at Barranca Mesa Elementary School.
Students will participate in hands-on activities, crafts, interactions with safety personnel, and safety situations to prepare for potential hazards they may encounter at school, at home or in Read More
State Police Arrest Ruidoso Teacher On 40 Counts Of Abuse
NMSP News:
Lincoln County — New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau arrested a man Thursday on multiple charges of child sexual abuse after an investigation that began in 2024.
Dec. 11, 2024, NMSP agents were contacted about multiple alleged incidents of criminal sexual contact at the Mountain View Christian Academy in Ruidoso. The suspect was identified as Devin Henderson, 23, of Ruidoso.
Agents learned that eight children, ages 10 and under, reported that Henderson inappropriately touched them on more than one occasion while attending his computer class. Investigation Read More
Safe Surrender Event In Española April 5
NMSC News:
ESPAÑOLA — People with outstanding bench warrants from any magistrate court in New Mexico can safely surrender at the Rio Arriba Magistrate Court, 1127 Santa Clara Peak Rd. in Española from 1-7 p.m. Friday, April 4 and 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, April 5.
The safe surrender event provides anyone with outstanding warrants an opportunity to avoid jail and other consequences by appearing before a judge. At the time of surrender, anyone who appears voluntarily will receive favorable consideration when requesting a new court date, payment plan, or any other option required to comply with Read More
FBI: Illicit Massage Parlor Operators Sentenced
FBI News:
Shaoping Wen and her son, Xu Wang, were sentenced March 18, 2025, for their roles in operating massage parlors that operated as fronts for commercial sex operations, announced Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham.
In September 2024, Wen, 65, and Wang, 42, were indicted by a federal grand jury in Lubbock, Texas, for conspiracy to commit interstate travel and use of interstate facilities in aid of racketeering enterprises and other offenses related to the operation of illicit massage parlors in Texas and New Mexico and money laundering. According Read More
State Police Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico In April 2025
NMSP News:
State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during April 2025.
We are bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.
These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right decision Read More
LAPD: 2025 Safety Town Starts June 2!
LAPD News:
Safety Town is returning! This free program is for all children entering kindergarten in Fall 2025. It will be held 8 a.m. to noon Monday, June 2, 2025, through Friday, June 6, 2025, at Barranca Elementary School.
Participating children will engage in hands-on activities, arts and crafts projects, public safety interaction and controlled safety situations they may encounter at school, home and/or in the community.
Safety Town guides young children through:
- Bicycle and helmet safety;
- Traffic safety while on a bicycle;
- Intersection safety;
- Wild and domestic animal safety;
- Who
FBI: Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug Trafficking And Firearms Charges … Forfeits Weapons, Vehicles, Cash
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — An Albuquerque man has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearms charges, agreeing to forfeit multiple weapons, vehicles and more than $64,000 in cash seized during a raid on his residence.
According to court records, March 23, 2023, the FBI SWAT team executed a search warrant at Jerry Bezie’s residence in the South Valley. During the operation, agents seized more than 16 pounds of methamphetamine and approximately 11,400 grams of fentanyl pills, multiple firearms, ammunition and other items indicative of drug trafficking activities.
In his plea agreement, Read More
U.S. Attorney’s Office Secures Prison Sentence In Fatal Navajo Nation DUI Case
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Vanderwagen man was sentenced to 46 months in prison for a fatal drunk driving incident in 2022.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents, Oct. 2, 2022, near Bread Springs, New Mexico, Sheldon Carlton Daye, 31, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, struck and killed two individuals who were stopped on the shoulder of Highway 602 to repair a flat tire. The victims’ disabled truck was pulled off to the side of the road, beyond the white shoulder line and rumble strips. Witnesses observed Daye’s truck driving erratically before Read More